He Didn't Say

As part of the Old Lazy Dog 24th Anniversary, this is one of my favorites from over the years. A clear passage and a simple reminder that continues to remind me of the need to seek Him first… Keep the Faith ~ Marty

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:33-34 NIV

I love it when something that Jesus said is so clear.

He didn’t say seek Him first but after your second cup of coffee.
He didn’t say seek Him first but after you’ve read the paper or watched your favorite morning news show.
He didn’t say seek Him first but not before your spouse and/or family.
He didn’t say seek Him first but not before your career, career goals or work
He didn’t say seek Him first just behind any personal goals and dreams you might have.
He didn’t say seek Him first just behind all the church work and church stuff you’ve got to accomplish first.
He didn’t say seek Him first but only if all your personal needs and desires are satisfied.
He didn’t say seek Him first but only if you don’t have anything better to do.
He didn’t say seek Him first but only if you feel like it.
He didn’t say seek Him first if you feel Him close or if you’ve hit rock bottom.
He didn’t say seek Him first but only after you fret and worry about it first.
He didn’t say seek Him first but...

He said “seek FIRST His kingdom and His righteousness...”

In the midst of a passage where He is telling us not to worry about our life, what we will eat or drink, or our body and what we will wear, Jesus said, “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Maybe we should ask ourselves…

What is it (or who is it) that we are putting before our relationship with God?

What is it (or who is it) that we are seeking first?

Keep the Faith... Carpe Diem